Nicholas has her do the rubber band exercise which involves transitions within the canter on a circle. They next work on the canter serpentine with no change of lead, and Nicholas gives her an exercise to increase his suppleness in the canter. They ride the counter canter to a single change. They show an excellent example of bending through the body in the canter. Nicholas helps her with the positioning of the horse in the change.
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Working Through Flying Change Issues ...
They return to the walk canter walk transitions and he gives her a great exercise to improve them. This is a must see for those who struggle with the single change and the walk canter walk transitions.
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Working Through Flying Change Issues ...
After a walk break from this strenuous work, Nicholas has her go to the trot to work on the medium. They begin with the shoulders a bit too low, and he helps her with that balance. The trot half pass is next with exacting coaching on the turn and the shape. It's interesting to note how happy he...
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Tutorial on Training Flying Changes |...
Tutorial on training flying changes with Heath Ryan
